In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
Pleasant View is a peaceful and diverse neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Mostly detached homes, older construction, and owner-occupied. Some homes have large lots and basements.
A vibrant community with a mix of families, couples, and retirees from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, ample parks and recreational facilities, and easy access to highways.
Pleasant View (Hamilton) has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Pleasant View is an area in north Hamilton. The community is residential, and home to ample natural space, including the Nicholson Resource Management Area.
People & Families in Pleasant View (Hamilton)
Families with kids make up 44% of households in Pleasant View (Hamilton), while couples without children make up 32% of households and 21% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 40 different ethnic origins, and 23% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
310
Neighbourhood Population
870
Household Size
- 1 person - 20%
- 2 persons - 35%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 9%
Household Types
- One-person households - 20%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 43%
- Couples without children - 32%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 25%
- 3 or more children - 3%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 14%
- 15 to 64 years - 61%
- 65 years and over - 22%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 35%
- Irish - 24%
- Canadian - 21%
- Scottish - 18%
- German - 17%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 6%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 15%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 19%
- 75 to 84 years - 15%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 17%
- 60 to 69 years - 12%
- over 70 years - 16%
Pleasant View (Hamilton) Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Pleasant View (Hamilton)
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature sports parks and skating. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 14 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 7.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
14
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rink - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Sports Fields - 6
- Community Centre - 1
- Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Pleasant View (Hamilton)
There are 38 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Pleasant View (Hamilton), there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 39%
- Commute to another city - 60%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 91%
- Transit - 8%
- Walk/bike - 0%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 42%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 12%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 16%
- Less than 15 minutes - 14%
Work and Education in Pleasant View (Hamilton)
In this neighbourhood, 29% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 75% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 7%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
- $200,000 and over - 9%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 18%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 17%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 17%
- Educational services - 12%
- Manufacturing - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Pleasant View (Hamilton) Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Pleasant View (Hamilton) has a consistent population, with 18% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 5% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 95%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 100%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 0%
- 2 bedrooms - 19%
- 3 bedrooms - 46%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 30%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 23%
- 1981 to 1990 - 7%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 6%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 60%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 90%
- Renter - 10%